Probation, Parole, and Intermediate Sanctions Chapter 12 Frank Schmalleger Criminal Justice Today 13 th Edition

Probation, Parole, and Intermediate SanctionsProbation, Parole, and Intermediate Sanctions

Chapter 12

Frank Schmalleger

Criminal Justice TodayCriminal Justice Today1313thth Edition Edition

Criminal Justice Today, 13th EditionFrank Schmalleger

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Who was recognized as the world’sfirst probation officer?

1. Jeremy Bentham

2. John Augustus

3. Tom Clements

4. None of the above

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2. John Augustus



Most offenders under correctional supervision in the United States today are

under which type of supervision?

1. Probation

2. Parole

3. Jail

4. Prison

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1. Probation



Maintaining employment, remaining within the jurisdiction of the court, obeying all laws, and possessing no firearms are all examples of what kind of conditions of probation?

1. Mandated conditions

2. General conditions

3. Specific conditions

4. Program-oriented conditions

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Surrendering a driver’s license; supplying breath, urine, or blood samples as needed; and getting a GED within a specified time are all examples of what conditions of probation?

1. Mandated conditions



4. Program-oriented conditions

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Whether an offender is on probation or parole, they must abide by conditions of supervision or risk losing the privilege to remain in the community.

1. True

2. False

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1. True



The federal Probation and Pretrial Servicesautomated Case Tracking System (PACTS)is:

1. A collection of electronic files from probation officers in all 94 federal districts

2. A tracking system similar to GPS

3. None of the above

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1. A collection of electronic files from probation officers in all 94 federal districts



If you are on probation, you have been released from prison early on conditions.

1. True

2. False

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2. False



After looking at the statistics regarding parole, do you favor early release that takes into account an inmate’s conduct while in prison or review by a parole board?

1. Review by trained professional parole board members

2. Statutory decree

3. No early release, offenders should serve entire sentence

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Survey or opinion question

Graph answers for class discussion



Which of the following is an early release option under which a low-risk inmate with a serious physical or mental health condition is released earlier that normal?

1. Discretionary release

2. Mandatory release

3. Pity parole

4. Medical parole

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4. Medical parole



Probation is a sentencing option in lieu of incarceration, while parole is a release option that follows incarceration.

1. True

2. False

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1. True



Which one of the following best represents your opinion of community corrections?

1. I support it because it is a cost-effective way to control offenders.

2. I support it because it allows for counseling, community service, and more opportunities for rehabilitation.

3. I don’t support it because it limits punishment and puts society in danger.

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The Supreme Court held that police officers may conduct warrantless searches of parolees subject to parole search conditions in Samson v. California (2006).

1. True

2. False

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1. True



Parole or probation revocation may result from which of the following technical violations?

1. Failure to meet with parole/probation officer

2. Failure to participate in treatment

3. Drug or alcohol use

4. All of the above

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4. All of the above



Which of the following cases allows for the probationer to be represented by an attorney at a revocation hearing?

1. Minnesota v. Murphy

2. Gagnon v. Scarpelli

3. Mempa v. Rhay

4. Morrissey v. Brewer

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3. Mempa v. Rhay



In Bearden v. Georgia the probationer must make restitution and pay all fines or risk going to prison on technical violations.

1. True

2. False

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2. False



Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary functions of probation/parole work?

1. Presentence investigations

2. Preventative patrol

3. Diagnosis and needs assessment

4. Client supervision

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2. Preventative patrol



Probation and parole officers must balance two conflicting sets of duties. Which do you think should take precedence?

1. Providing quasi-social-work services

2. Handling custodial responsibilities

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Which intermediate sanction would require strict discipline, physical exercise, a short participation time, and working mainly with first-time offenders? 1. Intensive supervision

2. Boot camp

3. Mixed sentencing

4. Electronic monitoring

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2. Boot camp



Why have boot camps fallen into disfavorand largely been discontinued?

1. Too expensive

2. High recidivism rates

3. Both of the above

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Home confinement means a guard is posted at the convicted offender’s home rather than have them come and go as they please.

1. True

2. False

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2. False



GPS tracking of sex offenders has fostereda false sense of security.

1. True

2. False

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1. True



Approximately what percentage of those incarcerated in prison and jail in the U.S. will be eventually released back into society?

1. 97%

2. 77%

3. 57%

4. 37%

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1. 97%



Given that rates of recidivism are so high among probationers and parolees, what should be done with probation and parole?1. Probation and parole should be abolished

altogether.

2. Probation and parole should continue on as they are now.

3. The scope of probation and parole programming should be broadened to include public health workers, housing providers, workforce development staff, and others.

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